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How does unpaid care work contribute to gender inequality?

ABy providing men with more time for income-generating activities

BBy enhancing women’s participation in the labor market

CBy overburdening women with responsibilities that limit their participation in formal employment

DBy encouraging equal distribution of household tasks

Answer:

C. By overburdening women with responsibilities that limit their participation in formal employment

Read Explanation:

Unpaid care work, such as childcare, elder care, and household chores, disproportionately falls on women. This limits their time and opportunities to engage in formal employment, education, and skill development, perpetuating gender inequality in the workforce and economic participation.


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